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Dr. Zahra Sheikh, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
3.4 (5)
Map Pin Small Worcester, MA
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Zahra Sheikh, MD

Dr. Zahra Sheikh, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Worcester, MA. They specialize in Geriatric Medicine, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Geriatric Medicine. They graduated from BAHUDDIN ZAKARIA UNIVERSITY / NISHTAR MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Sheikh, completed a residency at Metropolitan Hospital Ny Mc. Patients rated Dr. Sheikh an average 3.4 star rating.

Dr. Sheikh works at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus in Worcester, MA. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus
    291 Lincoln St, Worcester, MA 01605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (508) 334-6251

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    Specialties*
    • Geriatric Medicine

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    • 28 years of experience
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    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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    • Metropolitan Hospital Ny Mc
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    • BAHUDDIN ZAKARIA UNIVERSITY / NISHTAR MEDICAL COLLEGE
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    • Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Sheikh works at UMass Memorial Medical Center - Hahnemann Campus in Worcester, MA. View the full address on Dr. Sheikh’s profile.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Sheikh. The overall rating for this provider is 3.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sheikh.

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